General Navigation USCG Question #1950 (Set 61)

The Humboldt Current flows in which direction?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — North

The Humboldt Current, also known as the Peru Current, is a cold, low-salinity ocean current that flows in a northerly direction along the western coast of South America, profoundly influencing regional climate and requiring precise coastal navigation corrections to compensate for set and drift.

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